12 weeks of Christmas: retailers speed up holiday plans in a daunting year
October 5, 2020Michael LeBlanc, Senior Retail Advisor, Retail Council of Canada, says that consumers may have more spending money on hand after having shelled out less on vacations, commutes, and lunchtime cappuccinos. But a holiday season that features fewer store visits and gatherings of friends and family may see a corresponding decrease in impulse buys and lavish gift giving, which means retailers aren’t jolly just yet.
